PETALING JAYA, August 5 – This 23 October 2022 marks SCORE Marathon’s return to the running scene with new presenting sponsor, AIA Vitality. For the first time in two years, SCORE Marathon 2022 by AIA Vitality is looking forward to welcoming thousands of runners back to the starting line for a running experience like no other. Back after a two-year hiatus due to the Covid-19 pandemic, we are delighted to be able to organise an event that our runners have grown to love year after year. Three years ago, we ran the race and conquered it. But in 2020, everything changed.
Stuck at home with nowhere to go, we saw many people coming up with creative ideas on how to stay fit and physically active. But now, it is time to Resume, Recharge, and Recapture the Glory once again. And this time, we are thrilled to have AIA Vitality on board with us as the presenting sponsor,” said Patricia Tan, Chief Executive Officer of SCORE Sports Management Sdn Bhd. Postponed since 2020, the long-anticipated event will be held at Dataran Putrajaya from 3:00am onwards on 23 October 2022.
Open to participants as young as 4 years old, runners will be able to compete in five different race categories of different age groups: 5KM, 10KM, 21KM, 42KM, and a brand-new distance of 30KM. Raising the level of competition, up to RM16,800 worth of cash prizes are up for grabs across various categories. Companies can also sign up their employees and enjoy up to 20% corporate discount on registration fees. This will serve as an opportunity for employees to represent their companies and conquer the race together.
Taking into consideration that not all participants may be able or ready to take part in the mass participation run, SCORE Marathon 2022 by AIA Vitality is also available virtually, accommodating to runners who are unable to be physically present at the race venue. Through a GPS enabled running device or app, virtual runners can run anywhere and anytime between 22 and 30 October 2022 and submit their results via Heyjom, SCORE’s online registration platform which comprises a website and an app.
We are really excited to be the first-ever presenting sponsor of the popular SCORE Marathon. As the world transitions into a new endemic phase, we see a growing enthusiasm for physical running events where people will once again be able to experience the energy and thrill of coming together for a marathon. As the presenting sponsor, we are happy to play a part in bringing this experience to life so that Malaysians will continue to have avenues to live a healthy and active lifestyle.
We are always committed to finding new opportunities to empower Malaysians to lead Healthier, Longer and Better Lives, and I believe that together with SCORE Marathon we will achieve that,” said Heng Zee Wang, Chief Marketing Officer, AIA Bhd. I am really happy to have AIA Vitality as our presenting sponsor. Together with AIA, we share the same purpose of championing an active and healthy lifestyle. We are confident that this partnership will help us reach out and encourage even more people towards embracing the fitness life,” concluded Patricia.
SCORE Marathon is a recognised race for the Abbott World Marathon Majors (AbbottWMM) Wanda Age Group. The AbbottWMM Wanda Age Group World Rankings comprise a one-year qualifying period during which athletes in nine separate age groups can compete in marathons across the world to earn ranking points. In the Wanda Age Group, runners above the age of 40 can earn points for their performances in SCORE Marathon to compete to qualify for the race.
Additionally, SCORE Marathon 2022 by AIA Vitality will also feature roving sessions across the country where ambassadors will host running sessions to help runners learn proper techniques that will boost their performance for the Marathon. Registration is on a first come first serve basis and there are limited spots available for each session. So, check out our social media page at SCORE Malaysia for updates.
